The Bambino Plus - Sage Appliances

2sPAGE HEADER.OPERATINGYOUR NEW APPLIANCEPRE-PROGRAMED SHOT VOLUME– 2 CUPPress the 2 CUP button once, the button willflash indicating that is has been selected. Apreset single espresso volume of approximately60mls will be extracted. The machine willautomatically stop once the pre-set volume hasbeen extracted. Wipe excess coffee from the rim of the filterbasket to ensure a proper seal is achieved inthe group head.PURGING THE GROUP HEADBefore placing the portafilter into the grouphead, run a short flow of water through thegroup head by pressing the 1 CUP button. Thiswill stabilise the temperature prior to extraction.INSERTING THE PORTAFILTERPlace the portafilter underneath the group headso that the handle is aligned with the INSERTposition. Insert the portafilter into the grouphead and rotate the handle towards the centreuntil resistance is felt.INSERT LOCK2sPlace your cup/s under the portafilter on the drip tray.PRE-PROGRAMED SHOT VOLUME– 1 CUPPress the 1 CUP button once, the button will flashindicating that it has been selected. A preset singleespresso volume of approximately 30mls will beextracted. The machine will automatically stoponce the pre-set volume has been extracted.NOTEPressing the 1 CUP or 2 CUP buttonsduring a programmed espresso willimmediately stop the extraction.MANUAL PRE-INFUSION AND SHOT VOLUMEPress and hold the 1 CUP or 2 CUP button for thedesired pre-infusion time. Release the button tostart the extraction. Press the flashing button againto stop the extraction. PROGRAMMING SHOT VOLUMEPress and hold the 1 CUP and 2 CUP buttons for 2seconds, the buttons will illuminate and flash. 2sTo set the 1 CUP volume: Press the 1 CUP button to start the extraction.Press the 1 CUP button again to stop theextraction. The modified volume will be saved.To set the 2 CUP volume, follow the above stepsbut select the 2 CUP button to start and stopthe extraction.10OFF

ENPAGE HEADER.OPERATINGYOUR NEW APPLIANCESETTING THE MILK TEMPERATUREThe machine has 3 milk temperature settings;1 Warm32 Ideal213 HotWhen turning on the espresso machine, the milktemperature setting will default 3to the lastchosen setting. Press the MILK2TEMP button1until the desired temperature is illuminated.SETTING THE MILK FOAM321The machine has 3 milk foam settings;1 Low32 Medium213 HighWhen turning on the machine, the milk foamsetting will default to the last chosen setting.Press the MILK FOAM button until the desiredfoam setting is illuminated.NOTEPrior to texturing milk, it is recommendedto momentarily purge the steam wand. Todo this press the STEAM button to startpurging and press it again to stop. Start with fresh cold milk. Fill the milk jug to between the min andmax position. Lift the steam wand and insert into the milk jug. Lower the steam wand, ensuring it is fully down. The milk jug must rest on the milktemperature sensor located on the drip trayand the milk should cover the steam wand tip.Milkshouldcoverthis part Press the MILK TEMP and MILK FOAM buttonsto select the desired settings. Press the STEAM button, the button will flashwhile texturing. The milk texturing will stop automatically whenthe selected milk temperature is reached. Lift the steam wand to remove the milk jug. Wipe the wand and tip with a clean damp cloth. Lower the steam wand to the down position andthe steam wand will automatically purge.NOTEPressurised steam can still be released,even after the machine has been switchedoff. Children must always be supervised.NOTEWhen the machine creates steam, a pumpingnoise can be heard. This is normal operation.NOTEUse only the supplied stainless steelmilk jug to froth milk using this machine.The use of other containers may lead todangerous conditions.MAXMIN11

PAGE HEADER.OPERATINGYOUR NEW APPLIANCEMANUAL MILK TEXTURING Auto milk texturing and auto shut-off aredisabled during manual milk texturing. Fill the milk jug to between the MIN andMAX markings. Lift the steam wand and insert into the milkjug with the steam wand tip 1-2cm below thesurface of the milk, close to the right-handside of the jug at a 3 o’clock position. Press the STEAM button to begin texturing. 2sSTEAM WAND PURGINGAfter texturing milk, the steam wand must bereturned to the lowered position and allowed toautomatically purge. Not doing so, could resultin the steam wand blocking.If the steam wand remains in the raised position,the machine will display a lower steam wandalert; illuminating the MILK TEMP and MILKFOAM lights in a downwards pattern, identifyingthat the steam wand needs to be lowered.To manually commence the steam wand purge,with the steam wand lowered, press and holdthe STEAM button for 5 seconds. Keep the steam wand tip just under thesurface of the milk until the milk is spinningclockwise, producing a vortex (whirlpool effect). With the milk spinning, slowly lower the jug.This will bring the steam wand tip to thesurface of the milk and start to introduce airinto the milk. Gently break the surface of the milk with thetip to get the milk spinning fast enough. Keep the steam wand tip at or slightly belowthe surface, continuing to maintain the vortex.Texture the milk until sufficient volumeis obtained. Lift the jug to lower the tip beneath thesurface but keep the vortex spinning. The milkis at the correct temperature (60-65 C) whenthe jug is hot to touch. When texturing is complete, press theSTEAM button. Remove the steam wand from the milk jug. Wipe the wand and tip with aclean damp cloth. Lower the steam wand to the down positionand the steam wand will automatically purge.12OFF

ENPAGE HEADER.OPERATINGYOUR NEW APPLIANCEEXTRACTION TIPSA great espresso is about achieving the perfect balance between sweetness, acidity, and bitterness.The flavour of your coffee will depend on many factors, such as the type of coffee beans, degree of roastfreshness, coarseness or fineness of the grind, dose of ground coffee and tamping pressure.Experiment by adjusting these factors just one at a time to achieve the taste of your preference.CORRECT EXTRACTION Flow starts after 8-12 secs Flow slow like warm honey Crema is golden brown with a finemousse texture Espresso is dark brownAFTER EXTRACTIONREMOVE USEDGRINDSUsed grinds will forma coffee 'puck'. If thepuck is wet, refer tothe 'Under Extraction'section.UNDER EXTRACTION Flow starts after 1-7 secsFlow fast like waterCrema is thin and paleEspresso is pale brownTastes bitter/sharp, weak and waterySOLUTIONSFlow starts after 13 secsFlow drips or not at allCrema is dark and spottyEspresso is very dark brownTastes bitter and burntSOLUTIONSEXPERIMENT WITH GRIND: Grind needs to be finerfor a slower extraction. Ensure you are controlling dosewith the Razor . Grind needs to be coarserfor a faster extraction. Ensure you are controlling dosewith the Razor .RINSE FILTERBASKETLOCK TIGHT EXPERIMENT WITH GRIND:Adjust & re-testKeep the filter basketclean to preventblockages. Withoutground coffee in the filterbasket, lock theportafilter into themachine and run hotwater through.OVER EXTRACTIONALWAYS TAMP TO LINEAdjust & re-testTamp using 15-20kgsof pressure. The topedge of metal cap on thetamper should be levelwith the top of the filterbasket AFTER tamping.Trim the puck to theright level using theRazor precision dosetrimming tool.Adjust & re-testALWAYS TAMP TO LINEAdjust & re-testTamp using 15-20kgsof pressure. The topedge of metal cap on thetamper should be levelwith the top of the filterbasket AFTER tamping.Trim the puck to theright level using theRazor precision dosetrimming tool.13

CARE & CLEANINGINOUTREPLACING THE WATER FILTER5mThe provided water filter helps prevent scale build-up in and on many of the inner functioningcomponents. Replacing the water filter after 3 months or 40L will reduce the need to descalethe machine.CLEANING CYCLEThe machine will detect when 200 extractionshave been carried out since the last cleaningcycle; this will be shown by the 1 CUP and 2CUP buttons alternately flashing.5. Fill the water tank to the MAX line thenreattached to the machine, ensuring it iscorrectly attached.6. Press and hold the 1 CUP and 2 CUPbuttons for 5 seconds to enter thecleaning cycle mode. To bypass the cleaning cycle; press the STEAMbutton. The machine will go back to ready mode,but will display cleaning alert again the next timethat the machine is turned on.1. Insert the provided cleaning disc intothe filter basket in the portafilter. 5s2. Place a cleaning tablet on top of thecleaning disc. 3. Lock the portafilter into the group5shead.4. Empty the drip tray and replace onto themachine. Place a 2L / 68 fl.oz containerunder the portafilter and steam wandsitting on the drip tray.2L68oz2L68oz145s7. The 1 CUP and 2 CUP buttons willremain illuminated. Press either 1 CUPor 2 CUP to begin the cleaning cycle.When the cycle is in progress, the lightswill alternatively flash.2L8. Once the cycle is completethe machine68ozwill ready to ready mode.9. Remove and rinse the portafilter,cleaning disc, drip tray and container.DESCALINGAfter regular use, hard water can cause mineralbuild up in and on many of the inner functioningcomponents, reducing the brewing flow, brewingtemperature, power of the machine, and thetaste of the espresso.The machine will indicate that it requiresdescaling when the 1 CUP and STEAMbutton and the 2 CUP button flash alternatelyfor 15 seconds. Pressing any of these buttonswill cancel the alert and return the machineto ready mode.

5sENCARE & CLEANINGWARNINGTO DESCALE1. Empty the drip tray and re-insert intoposition on the machine.2. Fill the water tank to the DESCALE lineindicated and add the descaling agentto the water.1000DESCALE 5s4. Turn the machine off by simultaneously1000pressing the 1 2CUPand STEAMLDESCALE68ozbuttons, and allowit to completely cool1000 before descaling.2L68oz 5s OR off, press the 15sCUP0.5sWith the machineand STEAM buttons simultaneously for5 seconds to enter descale mode.2Lz68o&0.5sOR6. The 1 CUP and STEAM buttons willilluminate, indicating that the machineis ready to ORstart descaling.0.5s2Lz68oMAX7. Press the 1 CUP or STEAMbutton to begin the descale cycle.These buttons will alternately flashthroughout the cycle. &5s8. Once the descale solution has beenused up, the descale mode will pause.Refill the water tank to the MAX line andempty the waste water container, thenreplace both parts on to the machine.9. The 1 CUP and STEAM buttons willilluminate when the machine is ready.MAXPress the 1 CUP or STEAM button toresume descaling.&2Lz68o3. Place a 2L / 68 fl.oz container under thegrouphead and steam wand.5.2L68oz10. When descaling is complete, the 1CUPand STEAM buttonOR will alternately0.5sflash. The machine will then go intostandby mode.2L68ozDESCALE0.5sOR1000DESCALE2Lz68oDo not immerse the powercord, power plug or appliancein water or any other liquid.The water tank should neverbe removed or completelyemptied during descaling.&11. Remove and empty the waste watercontainer. Rinse the drip tray and watertank and dry thoroughly before replacingthem back onto the machine.MAXSTEAM WAND BLOCKEDDuring milk texturing, if the machine detects thatthe steam wand is blocked, it will immediately stopoperating and the STEAM button light will be off.Both the milk temperature and milk foam lights willfully illuminate and flash. These lights will flash untila manual steam purge has been completed.CLEANING THE STEAM WAND The steam wand should always be cleanedafter texturing milk. Wipe the steam wand witha damp cloth.152L68o&

PAGE HEADER.CARE& CLEANING If any of the holes in the tip of the steamwand become blocked, it may reduce frothingperformance. Manually purge the steam wandto try and clear the holes. If the steam wand remains blocked, unscrewthe steam wand tip using the steam tipcleaning tool. Then use the cleaning tool tounblock the holes. Cleaning tool is located inthe back of the machine, under the water tank. Cleaning the Outer Housing Wipe the outer housing with a soft, damp clothand then polish with a soft, dry cloth.NOTEDo not use any abrasive cleaners, pads orcloths which can scratch the surfaces ofthe machine.NOTEDo not clean any of the parts oraccessories in the dishwasher. Rinse the steam tip and wipe with a clean,dry cloth. Reassemble the steam wand byscrewing the steam tip back on to the steamwand. Purge the steam wand after cleaning.CLEANING THE FILTER BASKETSAND PORTAFILTER The filter baskets and portafilter should berinsed under hot water directly after use toremove all residual coffee oils. If the holes in the filter baskets becomeblocked, use the steam wand cleaning toolto unblock the holes.CLEANING THE SHOWER SCREEN The group head interior and shower screenshould be wiped with a damp cloth to removeany ground coffee particles. Periodically run hot water through themachine with the filter basket and portafilterin place, without any ground coffee, to rinseout any residual coffee.CLEANING THE DRIP TRAY The drip tray should be removed, emptiedand cleaned after each use or when the driptray indicator rises through the drip tray grid. Remove the drip tray grid and wash bothparts in warm soapy water.16WARNINGDo not immerse the power cord,power plug or machine in wateror any other liquid.STORING YOUR MACHINEBefore storing, turn the machine off, switchoff and remove the power plug from the poweroutlet. Empty the water tank and drip tray andensure the machine is cool, clean and dry. Storein an upright position.Do not place anything on top of machine.RESET FACTORY ESPRESSO VOLUMESETTINGS1. Turn the machine off, by pressing the 1 CUPand STEAM buttons simultaneously for5 seconds.2. Press and hold the 1 CUP and 2 CUP buttonsfor 5 seconds. Buttons will illuminate.3. Press the 1 CUP or 2 CUP buttons and thelight will flash 3 times to indicate that allvolumes have been reset.4. Machine will then return to ready mode.NOTEPress any other button to exit factory resetmode.

ENPAGE HEADER.TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEMPOSSIBLE CAUSESWater does not flowfrom the group head. Water tank is empty.Fill tank. Water tank is not fullyinserted and lockedinto position.Push water tank down completelyto lock into place. Machine needs tobe descaled.Perform descale cycle. Coffee is ground too finelyand/or too much coffee infilter basket and/or overtamping and/or filter basketis blocked.See below, ‘Espresso only dripsfrom the portafilter spouts ornot at all’. Coffee is ground too finely.Use slightly coarser grind.Refer to 'Coffee Dose and Tamping'on page 9 and 'Extraction Tips'on page 13. Too much coffee inthe filter basket.Lower dose of coffee.After tamping, trim the coffee doseusing the Razor dose trimmingtool. Refer to 'Coffee Dose andTamping' on page 9 and'Extraction Tips' on page 13. Coffee tamped too firmly.Tamp between or 15–20kgof pressure. Water tank is empty.Fill tank. Water tank is not fullyinserted and lockedinto position.Push water tank down completelyto lock into place. The filter basket maybe blocked.Use the pin on the end ofthe provided cleaning tool tounblock the hole(s). Machine needs tobe descaled.Perform descale cycle. Water tank is empty orwater level is below MIN.Fill tank. Water filter has beeninserted without soaking.Ensure that the water filter hasbeen soaked for 5 minutes beforeinserting into the water tank.No hot water.Espresso only dripsfrom the portafilterspouts or not at all.Water doesn't comethrough (the machinemakes loud noise).EASY SOLUTION17

TROUBLESHOOTINGPAGE HEADER.PROBLEMPOSSIBLE CAUSESEspresso runs outtoo quickly. Coffee is groundtoo coarsely.Use slightly finer grind.Refer to 'Coffee Dose and Tamping'on page 9 and 'Extraction Tips'on page 13. Not enough coffee inthe filter basket.Increase dose of coffee. Tamp thenuse the Razor dose trimming tool totrim off excess coffee. Refer to 'CoffeeDose and Tamping' on page 9 and'Extraction Tips' on page 13. Coffee tamped too lightly.Tamp between or 15–20kgof pressure. Portafilter not insertedin the group head correctly.Ensure portafilter is completelyinserted and rotated untilresistance is felt. There are coffee groundsaround the filter basket rim.Clean excess coffee from the rimof the filter basket to ensure aproper seal in group head. Too much coffee in thefilter basket.Lower dose of coffee. Refer to‘Coffee Dose and Tamping’, page9. After tamping, trim thecoffee dose using the Razor dose trimming tool. Machine has not reachedoperating temperature.Allow time for the machine to reachoperating temperature. Water tank is empty.Fill tank. Water tank is not fullyinserted and lockedinto position.Push water tank down completelyto lock into place. Machine needs tobe decalcified.Perform descale cycle. Steam wand is blocked.Refer to ‘Cleaning the Steam Wand’,page 15. The machine is carrying outthe normal operation ofthe pump.No action required as this is thenormal operation of the machine. Water tank is empty.Fill tank. Water tank is not fullyinserted and lockedinto position.Push water tank down completelyto lock into place.Espresso runs outaround the edge ofthe portafilter.No steam.Pulsing/pumpingsound whileextracting espressoor steaming milk.18EASY SOLUTION

ENTROUBLESHOOTINGPAGE HEADER.PROBLEMPOSSIBLE CAUSESEASY SOLUTIONCoffee not hot enough. Portafilter not pre-heated.Rinse portafilter under hot wateroutlet. Dry thoroughly.Milk too hot. Jug incorrectly positioned.Ensure milk jug is correctlypositioned on sensor. Adjust milktemperature setting.No crema. Coffee tamped too lightly.Tamp betweens or 15–20kgof pressure. Coffee is groundtoo coarsely.Use slightly finer grind.Refer to 'Coffee Dose and Tamping'on page 9 and 'Extraction Tips'on page 13. Coffee beans or pre-groundcoffee are not fresh.If grinding fresh whole coffeebeans, use freshly roasted coffeebeans with a ‘Roasted On’ date andconsume between 5–20 days afterthat date.If using pre-ground coffee, usewithin a week of grinding.Water leaking.Machine is on butceases to operate. The filter basket maybe blocked.Use the pin on the end of theprovided cleaning tool to unblockthe hole(s). Auto purge feature.Immediately after the steamfunction, the machine willpurge water into the drip tray.This ensures the thermocoilis at the optimal temperature.Ensure the drip tray is firmly pushedin place and emptied whenever theindicator is displayed. Water tank is not fullyinserted and lockedinto position.Push water tank down completelyto lock into place. The safety thermal-cut outmay have activated due tothe pump overheating.Press the 1 CUP and STEAM buttonsimultaneously for 5 seconds toswitch the machine off and unplugfrom the power outlet. Allow to coolfor about 30–60 minutes.If problem persists, call SageSupport.Too much/too littleespresso is beingdelivered to the cup. Grind amount and/or grindsize settings and/or shotvolumes require adjustment.Adjust the grind amount and/orgrind size settings. Refer to ‘CoffeeDose and Tamping’, page 9 and‘Extraction Tips’, page 13.19

GUARANTEE2 YEAR LIMITED GUARANTEESage Appliances guarantees this product fordomestic use in specified territories for 2 yearsfrom the date of purchase against defects causedby faulty workmanship and materials. During thisguarantee period Sage Appliances will repair,replace, or refund any defective product (at thesole discretion of Sage

This machine includes dual wall 1 Cup and 2 Cup filter baskets. Use the 1 cup filter basket when brewing a single cup and the 2 cup filter baskets when brewing 2 cups or a stronger single cup or mug. The provided filter baskets are designed for: 1 Cup filter basket 8-10g. 2 Cup filter basket 16-19g COFFEE DOSE AND TAMPING